TERM I EXAMINATION

2024-25
ANSWER KEY
Grade: X Total Marks: 80
Subject: Chemistry Duration: 2 Hours
BHOPAL
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Section I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section II.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
SECTION I (40 Marks)
Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [15]
i) In electro-refining of copper:
(a) Slabs of impure copper are used as anode
(b) Thin strips of impure copper are used as cathode
(c) Cathode become thicker and thicker
(d) Both a & c
ii) Compounds which are insoluble in water form precipitates. The statement holds true for:
(a) Reaction between sodium hydroxide and calcium nitrate
(b) Reaction between sodium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide
(c) Reaction between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
(d) Reaction between sodium hydroxide and lead hydroxide
iii) Identify the incorrect statement for the reaction:
MO2 (s) + 4HCl (aq) → MCl2 (aq) + Cl2 (g) + 2H2O
(a) MO2 is a base (c) HCl is volatile acid
(b) Chlorine has non-polar covalent bond (d) Valency of M in MCl2 is +2
iv) On action of sulphuric acid on barium chloride solution, precipitate obtained is:
(a) Soluble in mineral acid (c) Soluble in excess sulphuric acid
(b) Insoluble in mineral acid (d) None of the above
v) Drying agent used for hydrogen chloride gas is:
(a) Phosphorous pentoxide (c) Conc. sulphuric acid
(b) Quick lime (d) Both b & c
vi) Compound having zero lone pair of electrons is:
(a) N2 (c) CH4
(b) Cl2 (d) H3O+
vii) An element with atomic no. __________ will act as an oxidising agent.
(a) 13 (c) 11
(b) 17 (d) 3
viii) In the formation of calcium oxide, select the correct set of statements:
I. Calcium acts as reducing agent III. Oxygen undergoes reduction
II. Calcium acts as an oxidizing agent
(a) Only I & II (c) Only II
(b) I, II & III (d) Only I & III
ix) Caustic soda solution is added dropwise to a metallic salt, dirty green precipitate is obtained which is
insoluble in excess of caustic soda solution. The metal ion present in salt is:
(a) Fe2+ (c) Cu+
3+
(b) Fe (d) Cu2+
x) Three atoms of element Y gain one electron each from metal M to acquire noble gas configuration. State
the formula of compound of Y with M:
(a) MY (c) MY3
(b) MY2 (d) M2Y3
xi) Gas evolved when metallic sulphide reacts with hydrochloric acid is:
(a) Sulphur trioxide (b) Hydrogen sulphide
 (c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Chlorine
xii) Electron gain enthalpy values for noble gases & group 17 elements are respectively:
Noble gases Group 17
(a) Positive negative
(b) Positive positive
(c) Negative positive
(d) Negative negative
xiii) A compound with high melting point is:
(a) Methane (c) Carbon tetrachloride
(b) Calcium chloride (d) Chloroform
xiv) Identify the alloy containing a non-metal as a constituent in it:
(a) Duralumin (c) Brass
(b) Bronze (d) Stainless steel
xv) Reaction of chlorides with dilute sulphuric acid is a:
(a) Direct combination reaction (c) Neutralization reaction
(b) Double displacement reaction (d) Decomposition reaction

Question 2
i) The setup below shows electrolysis of copper sulphate solution using copper electrodes. In this reference
answer the following questions: [5]

(a) The chemical process taking place at the surface of electrode is Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu. Name the
electrode. Write your observation for the given electrolysis.
Cathode, Reddish brown metal deposit at cathode.
(b) Write the equation for oxidizing electrode. Cu → Cu2+ + 2e-
(c) State your observation if platinum electrodes are used in place of copper electrodes.
Reddish brown metal deposit at cathode, blue colour of the solution fades.
(d) Write the spectator ions in above electrolytic reaction. H+, OH-, SO42-
ii) Match the following Column A with Column B. [5]
Column A Column B
(a) Nitric acid 1. Na2SO4
(b) Double decomposition 2. ZnS
(c) Electroplating 3. Platinum
(d) Roasting 4. Oxidising agent
(e) Normal salt 5. Low current
6. Calcium carbonate
a-4,b-6 or 2 or 6,c-5,d-2,e-1, 2 or 6
iii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [5]
(a) An element has maximum non-metallic character, in the same period it is likely to form _________
(acidic/basic) oxide.
(b) H3PO3 is a __________ [dibasic/tribasic] acid.
(a) On reaction of salt with NaOH, chalky white colored precipitate is formed, which dissolves in excess
of NaOH and forms a colorless solution of ___________(Na2ZnO2/Na2PbO2).
(c) The ion which would be discharged most readily during electrolysis will be _______. [Fe2+ / Cu2+]
(d) A solution turns blue litmus red, so it must contain _______ (H+/OH-) ions.
iv) Identify the following: [5]
(a) Process by which covalent compounds are converted into ions. Ionization
(b) Basicity of oxalic acid. 2
(c) The electrode used in reduction of fused alumina. Graphite/Carbon
(d) Ions having same number of electrons. Isoelectronic
 (e) Principle of difference in densities of ore and gangue. Hydraulic washing/Gravity
separation/Levigation
v) Draw the electron dot structure for following: :[As given in textbook] [5]
(a) Nitrogen (c) Hydronium ion (e) Carbon tetrachloride
(b) Methane (d) Calcium oxide

SECTION B (40 Marks)

(Attempt any four questions.)
Question 3
i) A compound X is heated in a test tube with potassium hydroxide solution and alkaline gas is produced. A
moist blue litmus paper held near the mouth of the test tube does not show any change. [2]
(a) Name the cation presents in compound X. Ammonium ion
𝛥
(b) Give balanced chemical equation for above reaction. (NH4)2SO4 + 2KOH → K2SO4 + 2H2O + 2NH3↑
ii) Complete the following table in reference to stages involved in extraction of metals: [2]
Crushing & grinding
↓
A
↓
Roasting & B
↓
C
↓
D
↓
Pure metal

A-Dressing/Concentration, B-Calcination, C-Reduction, D-Refining

iii) (a) Element X forms a chloride with formula XCl3 which is a yellow explosive liquid. X would most
likely be placed in group of the periodic table as of: [3]
1) Na 3) Si
2) P 4) F
(b) Justify your answer in (a).
X should have 3 or 5 valence electrons. The only element in (a) is P having 5 valence electrons.
Elements having same valence electrons belong to same group. Therefore, X would most likely be
placed in group of period table as of P.
(c) State the number of electrons present in valence shell of X. 5
iv) Certain blank spaces are left in the following table and these are labelled as A, B and C. Identify each of
them. [3]
Reactants Product Basicity/Acidity
SO3 + H2O A B
K2O + H2O C Monoacidic
A-H2SO4, B-Dibasic, C-KOH

Question 4
i) Following questions relate to extraction of aluminium by electrolysis. [2]
(a) Why anode needs to be replaced from time to time? As it gets oxidized by the oxygen evolved at the
anode
(b) State the function of cryolite. Lowers the fusion temperature from 2050° C to 950° C and enhances
ii) Arrange the following as per the instructions given in the brackets: [2]
(a) He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of shells) He<Ne<Ar
(b) H+, Cu2+, Hg+, Ca2+(Correct order of preferential discharge of cations) Ca2+ < H+ < Cu2+ < Hg+
iii) Write balanced equations with the necessary conditions for each of the following: [3]
(a) Heating of ammonium nitrite.
(b) Sodium acetate reacts with dilute sulphuric acid.
(c) Catalytic oxidation of ammonia.
 (a) NH4NO2→N2 + 2H2O
(b) CH3COONa + H2SO4 →NaHSO4 + CH3COOH
𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑚
(c) 4NH3 + 5O2 → 6H2O + 4NO↑ + Heat
700°−800° 𝐶
iv) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that following questions: [3]

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the above process.

<200℃
KNO3 + H2SO4(conc.) → KHSO4 + HNO3
(b) How is the ‘C’ collected?
Vapours of ‘C’ are condensed to light yellow liquid by chilling the receiver under running cold water.
(c) ‘C’ obtained is slightly yellow in color. Give reason.
The yellow colour is due to dissolution of reddish brown coloured nitrogen dioxide gas in acid. This
gas is produced due to thermal decomposition of a portion of nitric acid.
4HNO3 → 2H2O + 4NO2 + O2

Question 5
i) Write a balanced chemical equation and observation in which ammonia reacts with heated cupric oxide.
2NH3+3CuO → 3Cu+3H2O+N2↑ Black copper oxide is reduced to reddish brown copper. [2]
ii) Name the alloy which is made up of each of the below mention elements. [2]
(a) Fe, Cr, Ni, C Stainless steel
(b) Al, Cu, Mg, Mn Duralumin
iii) Salt A and B are added to two different test tubes 1 & 2 respectively, containing bases. Following are the
recorded observations: [3]
Test tube Color of precipitate Solubility in excess base
1 White Sparingly soluble
2 Pale blue Soluble
(a) Give balanced equation for reactions in both 1 & 2.
(b) Ca(NO3)2 + 2NaOH → Ca(OH)2↓ + 2NaNO3
Colourless White precipitate
CuSO4 + 2NH4OH → Cu(OH)2↓ + (NH4)2SO4
Blue Pale blue precipitate
(c) A pinch of salt B is added to test tube 3 containing base, it is observed that salt is insoluble in excess of
base. Name the base likely to be present in test tube 3. Sodium hydroxide
(d) State relevant observation in test tube 2 when precipitate dissolves in excess of base.
Deep blue solution is formed
iv) Following questions relate to electrolysis of molten lead bromide. [3]

(a) What is the observation at reducing electrode? Grey/greyish white metal is deposited at reducing
electrode
 (b) Give reason: Electrolytic cell is made of silica. Because silica is non-reactive, can withstand high
temperature and is almost non-conductor of electricity.
(c) Why Platinum is not used as inert electrode. Pt reacts with Bromine.

Question 6
i) Study the extract of the Periodic Table given below and answer the questions that follow. Give the alphabet
corresponding to the element in question. DO NOT repeat an element. [2]

(a) Write the chemical formula of compound formed between A and E. Name the bonding present between
them. A2E
(b) Ion of which element will be preferentially discharged at anode during electrolysis if inert electrode is
used? G
ii) Seema wants to prove that sulphuric acid is a dehydrating agent. To demonstrate this, she adds few drops of
conc. sulphuric acid to sugar. [2]
(a) What will she observe? Black spongy mass/black residue is formed
(b) Give a balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.
C12H22O11 + conc.H2SO4 → 12C + 11H2O
Cane sugar Sugar charcoal
iii) Give appropriate scientific reasons for the following statements: [3]
(a) Pure (100 %) sulphuric acid does not conduct electricity.
Consists of only molecules. Absence of free mobile ions.
(b) Fluorine is a strong oxidizing agent.
Needs only one electron to complete octet. High electron affinity.
(c) For electroplating with silver, silver nitrate solution is not used as an electrolyte.
As, electroplating is not uniform and uneven.
iv) The following table represent the elements and the atomic number. With reference to this, answer the
following using only the alphabets given in the table. [3]
Element Atomic number
P 7
Q 18
R 19
(a) Which element combines with hydrogen to form an alkaline gas? P
(b) Which element has an electron affinity zero? Q
(c) Identify the element, which forms an ionic compound with chlorine. R

Question 7
i) Identify the anions present in each of the following compounds: [2]
(a) A salt ‘M’ on treatment with concentrated sulfuric acid forms a gas that fumes in moist air and forms
dense white fumes with ammonia. Cl-
(b) A white solid gives a non-persistent brick red flame. On treating with dilute sulphuric acid, it gives off
a colourless gas which turns acidified potassium dichromate solution green. SO32-
ii) Choosing only words from the following list and write down the appropriate words to fill in the blanks (i)
to (v) below: [5]
[Cold water, Iron (ll) sulphate, Nitroso- ferrous sulphate, Dil. Nitric acid, Cone. Sulphuric acid,
Iron(III) sulphate, ferrosol-ferric sulphate.]
To perform the brown ring test, take a solution of (i)________ and add to it freshly prepared saturated
solution of (ii) _________ then add (iii)________from the sides of the test tube and cool it thoroughly from
outside under (iv)________. Keep the test tube standing for a short time. A brown ring of (v)______ is
formed at the junction of the two liquids.
i) Dil. Nitric acid iv) Cold water
ii) Iron (ll) sulphate v) Nitroso- ferrous sulphate
iii) Conc. Sulphuric acid
iii) How will you distinguish between the following pairs of compounds: [3]
 (a) Calcium nitrate and lead nitrate (using NH4OH)
Calcium nitrate Lead nitrate
White precipitate formed which is sparingly Chalky white precipitate formed which is soluble
soluble in excess of NaOH in excess of NaOH
(b) Chlorine gas and sulphur dioxide gas.
Chlorine gas Sulphur dioxide
Turns starch iodide paper blue black. Does not turns starch iodide paper blue black.
(c) Dilute sulphuric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid.
Dilute sulphuric acid Dilute hydrochloric acid.
On adding Silver nitrate, does not gives white On adding Silver nitrate, gives white precipitate
precipitate. which is soluble in ammonia solution.

Question 8
i) Give reason: [2]
(a) Platinum catalyst continues to glow even after heating is discontinued.
Catalytic reaction is an exothermic reaction.
(b) Barium sulphate and barium sulphite can be distinguished using mineral acid.
Barium sulphate is insoluble in mineral acid whereas Barium sulphite is soluble in mineral acid.
ii) Ammonium hydroxide dissolves in water and forms a positive ion and a negative ion. Show the formation of
the positive ion by drawing it electron dot-cross structure. [as per text book] [2]
iii) Give balanced equations for the following: [3]
(a) Adding copper to cold and dilute nitric acid.
3Cu + 8HNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO
(b) Action of aqueous ammonia with non-volatile acid.
2NH4OH + H2SO4 → (NH4)2SO4 + 2H2O
(c) Action of boiling caustic alkali solution on aluminium.
2Al + 2NaOH + 2H2O → 2NaAlO2 + H2
iv) Identify the following substances: [3]
(a) Ammonia reacts with excess of chlorine. Nitrogen trichloride
(b) Gas produced when copper reacts with conc. HNO3. Nitrogen dioxide
(c) A nitrate of metal which on heating does not give reddish brown gas. Potassium nitrate/Sodium nitrate